Vallejo Weekly | Vol 10 | Issue 50

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Vallejo Aquatics Club - VJO Sharks!

The Vallejo Aquatics Club is a competitive year-round swim team that takes pride in the diversity of its members, welcoming families from all backgrounds that embrace the aquatics club core values.

The club's goal is to develop outstanding student-athletes into becoming great people through the fun sport of swimming.

Established in 1956, the VJO Aquatics Club is a non-profit organization that partners with USA Swimming for the purpose of providing quality training and competition for young athletes in a positive family environment. The team ranges in age from 5-18 years old and has designed practice groups that work with swimmers of all abilities.

To learn more about getting your student involved with the Vallejo Aquatics Club, please visit www.vallejoaquatics.org or call them at 707-553-SWIM

Cover Photo: Donny Mata, VJO Head Coach

GVRD Holiday Events!

Looking for something for youth to do to celebrate the season? The Greater Vallejo Recreation District is hosting a variety of funfilled events for the whole family throughout the month of December. To pre-register, see the schedule of programs and events, or for more information, please visit their website at www.GVRD.org

EVERY FRIDAY-SUNDAY IN DECEMBER

(CLOSED DEC 24TH/25TH)

Festival of Lights!

Children’s Wonderland Park -360 Glenn Street, Vallejo 4:00pm-8:00pm

FREE Event! Fun for the entire family! Crafts. Holiday Lights. Concessions.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16TH Holiday Toy Giveaway

Children's Wonderland Park- 360 Glenn Street, Vallejo 4:00pm-8:00pm

Pre-registration required! To learn more and register, click here.

QUESTIONS? Please contact (707) 648-4600

Economic Development Strategic Plan

New Survey Question!!!

Whataretwosignificant,positivechangesin Vallejo over the past 10 years that has helped local quality of life?

As part of the City’s 2022 Economic Development Plan to guide the future of Vallejo, we need to hear from you! Share your ideas and concerns about issues and opportunities in

Vallejo and in your neighborhood, by answering the questions posted weekly on the ED Plan webpage: myvallejo.com/2022edplan.

While you are there – be sure to subscribe to the 2022 Economic Development Strategic Plan page to get the latest news and updates on the plan as it is being developed.

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Stick to a “Go Safely” Game Plan: Celebrate the Holiday Season Responsibly

National “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” Enforcement Campaign Begins Dec. 14

Vallejo, Calif. – With a commitment to keeping the community safe, Vallejo Police Department wants to remind the public of the dangers of driving impaired and celebrate the holiday season responsibly by not driving under the influence.

From Dec. 14 through New Year’s Day, Vallejo Police Department will have additional officers on patrol looking for drivers suspected of being under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. The extra enforcement effort is part of a national campaign, Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over, with the goal of stopping suspected impaired drivers who put others on the road at risk.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 11,654 people were killed in car crashes nationwide in 2020 that involved an alcohol-impaired driver, or one person every 45 minutes.

Vallejo Police Department encourages everyone to stay in for the night or have a “go safely” game plan by scheduling a ride or designating a sober driver if you plan to consume alcohol.

Impaired driving is not just from alcohol. Marijuana, prescription medications or overthe-counter drugs may also impair. Do your research and understand how certain drugs may affect your driving ability.

“The holidays are a special time of year for many, and we want drivers to act responsibly,” Sgt. Rashad Hollis said. “This enforcement period allows us to get the message out that driving impaired is an illegal, senseless behavior that takes lives.”

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GIVING BACK: IN THE SPIRIT OF THE SEASON AND PUBLIC SERVICE

Last week, the City’s Finance Department staff and their family members volunteered at the Food Bank of Contra Costa & Solano, weighing and bagging produce for distribution.

The Food Bank always needs volunteers, and Finance has made this event a holiday tradition. It’s a gratifying way for staff to give back to the community.

Please consider volunteering with your family this season. Children ages 11 and up are welcome. Visit https://volunteer. foodbankccs.org/ to sign up.

Looking for other volunteering opportunities in Vallejo?

Visit Cityofvallejo.net/volunteer to learn how you can become part of the solution by giving back to the community!

THE 2022 CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE (CBSC) BECOMES EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2023

All projects submitted for “plan check” to the Building Division after January 1, 2023, must comply with the new 2022 California Building Standards Code.

If a project is submitted for “plan check” to the Building Division before January 01, 2023, the 2019 California Building Standards Codes still apply to the project.

The new 2022 CBSC is currently available for purchase from technical bookstores or

directly from the International Code Council, at www.iccsafe.org.

The new 2022 Building Code is available for public inspection at the Permit Counter at 555 Santa Clara Street, Second Floor during regular business hours Monday through Thursday 9-3, excluding Holidays and City closures.

See new Codes by clicking here. See Code updates by clicking here. See Code FAQs by clicking here.

For more information regarding code updates please visit the Vallejo Central Permit Center webpage, or speak to a Building Division employee.

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CONTACT

cityofvallejo.net

555 Santa Clara Street, Vallejo, CA 94590 Facebook.com/cityofvallejo Instagram.com/cityofvallejo For maintenance emergencies, please call: (707) 648-5235

Photo: Walter Gutierrez